Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 655 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499854
Common Names
- Styphelia involucrata
- Involucrata Styphelia
- Involucrata
Description
Styphelia involucrata (also called Prickly Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Styphelia involucrata is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Styphelia involucrata is a low-growing shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings.
Where to Find Styphelia involucrata
Styphelia involucrata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Styphelia involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia involucrata?
Styphelia involucrata
What is the common name of Styphelia involucrata?
Involucrate Styphelia
What is the distribution of Styphelia involucrata?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Styphelia genus
Styphelia abnormis,
Styphelia acervata,
Styphelia acuminata,
Styphelia adscendens,
Styphelia allittii,
Styphelia appressa,
Styphelia ascendens,
Styphelia attenuata,
Styphelia balansae,
Styphelia biflora,
Styphelia blepharolepis,
Styphelia brevicuspis,
Styphelia breviflora,
Styphelia candolleana,
Styphelia carstensensis,
Styphelia chlorantha,
Styphelia ciliata,
Styphelia clelandii,
Styphelia coelophylla,
Styphelia compacta,
Styphelia conantha,
Styphelia concinna,
Styphelia conferta,
Styphelia conostephoides,
Styphelia cordata,
Styphelia cordifolia,
Styphelia corynocarpa,
Styphelia coryphila,
Styphelia crassiflora,
Styphelia crassifolia,
Styphelia cuspidata,
Styphelia cymbiformis,
Styphelia cymbulae,
Styphelia dammarifolia,
Styphelia deformis,
Styphelia dielsiana,
Styphelia discolor,
Styphelia douglasii,
Styphelia dura,
Styphelia enervia,
Styphelia epacridis,
Styphelia epacrioides,
Styphelia erectifolia,
Styphelia ericifolia,
Styphelia ericoides,
Styphelia erubescens,
Styphelia esquamata,
Styphelia exarrhena,
Styphelia exolasia,
Styphelia exserta,
Species in the Ericaceae family